US3861594A
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Apparatus and method for simultaneously painting both sides of a wire fence
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-28
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-12-28
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a spraying apparatus and method for applying coating material to perforate and imperforate objects such as wire fences and the like. The apparatus includes an applicator means for directing the coating material about the object being coated, at least one nozzle, carried by the applicator means, from which the coating material is emitted and means for applying a volume of air to the applicator at a reduced atmospheric pressure. The preferred method for applying the coating material includes the steps of spraying the coating material toward and past at least one side of the object being coated from the applicator means, creating a flow of air into and through said applicator means and drawing the sprayed coating material back into said applicator means thereby coating the opposite side of the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Wendling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:39
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B13/00; B05B13/02; B05B13/0207; B05B14/00; B05B14/30; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A spraying apparatus for simultaneously applying paint to the facing and opposite sides of a wire fence from one of the sides comprising: a hood having a mouth of generally rectangular configuration, flange means extending outwardly from said mouth to inhibit the flow of air into said hood from behind said mouth and a body gradually tapering to a reaR flange; at least one nozzle carried by said hood externally of said body for spraying the paint beyond said mouth, against the facing side of the fence and therethrough; and, a fan mounted in communication with said rear flange to draw air from the opposite side of the fence, thereby to capture only the paint having passed through the wire fence and paint the opposite side thereof as the paint and flow of air pass into and through said hood and said apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A spraying apparatus for simultaneously applying paint to the facing and opposite sides of a wire fence from one of the sides comprising: a hood having a mouth of generally rectangular configuration, flange means extending outwardly from said mouth to inhibit the flow of air into said hood from behind said mouth and a body gradually tapering to a reaR flange; at least one nozzle carried by said hood externally of said body for spraying the paint beyond said mouth, against the facing side of the fence and therethrough; and, a fan mounted in communication with said rear flange to draw air from the opposite side of the fence, thereby to capture only the paint having passed through the wire fence and paint the opposite side thereof as the paint and flow of air pass into and through said hood and said apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A spraying apparatus, as in claim 1, wherein said hood carries two opposed spray nozzles generally angularly disposed with respect to a plane parallel to said mouth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A spraying apparatus, as in claim 1, wherein said hood carries two spray nozzles generally perpendicularly disposed with respect to a plane parallel to said mouth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A spraying apparatus, as in claim 1, further comprising means interposed between said hood and said fan for separating and collecting the paint from the flow of air subsequent to its passage through said hood.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
78 words
A method for simultaneously applying paint to both sides of a wire fence from one side thereof comprising the steps of: spraying the paint toward and past the facing side of the wire fence from a hood having at least one spray nozzle; operating a fan so as to create a separate flow of air into and through said hood; and, drawing said sprayed paint back into said hood thereby coating the rear side of the wire fence.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
78 words
A method for simultaneously applying paint to both sides of a wire fence from one side thereof comprising the steps of: spraying the paint toward and past the facing side of the wire fence from a hood having at least one spray nozzle; operating a fan so as to create a separate flow of air into and through said hood; and, drawing said sprayed paint back into said hood thereby coating the rear side of the wire fence.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method for spraying paint, as in claim 5, including the additional step of separating said paint and accompanying air drawn into said hood from each other with a separator means interposed between said hood and said fan.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |